In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today visited Hamidi Kashmiri Memorial Government Degree College at Eidgah to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure upgradation works being executed under various developmental initiatives.

During the visit, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Principal GDC Eidgah, Prof Deeba Sarmad, Executive Engineer Water Works Divisions, Aijaz Ahmad Executive Engineer R&B Core, Arif Rehman Hazari, Tehsildar Eidgah, Mohammad Iqbal Zargar and other Officers and Engineers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.

On the occasion, the DC inspected the works executed under phase first on the Rs 13 crore project for the construction of Academic-cum-Administrative Block of the College. He assessed the quality and pace of execution and emphasized the importance of making the new facilities functional at the earliest for the benefit of students and staff.

The DC also reviewed the preparations for the second phase of infrastructure development, which includes the construction of a boundary wall, landscaping, development of the approach road and other allied works. He directed the executing agency to initiate these works immediately, ensuring timely completion in line with the approved plan.

Further, the DC instructed the concerned officers to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for water and power supply connections to the newly created blocks of the College. He stressed that essential utilities must be completed promptly so that all new facilities can be made operational at the earliest.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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